Tokyo   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2000m

Track: FIRM      

A strong tempo assured with Dice Are Rolling and Top Area leading the charge. LYKEION (10) closed last prep ten weeks ago when he finished fourth over 2400m at this track. Best form puts him right in this and will be winding up strongly. PEACE ONE DUC (3) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing second and beaten a nose over 2000m at Chukyo. Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. FOTIZO (8) is a first-starter by Kizuna from the stakes winner Skia who has been a wonderful producer including Grade 1 winner Sol Oriens. Promising type who can play a big role. LA LUNE EST BELLE (6) finished second last start over 2000m at Nakayama, beaten a neck. Will be rock-hard fit. Suitably placed so anticipating another strong effort.
1 9x TOP AREA
K KAYANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Jun Koro
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on October 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Shonan Rapidus carrying 56.0kg at $91.90. Needs more time.
1
H UCHIDA
BLACK, RED SIX CIRCLES, SLEEVES
2 0x7 KING OLIVER
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 10th of 13 at Nakayama on December 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cisalpino with 56.0kg at $19.50. Returned from break 7th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 13 len behind Lord Reverence with 57.0kg at $8. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
TAKUYA KOWATA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
3 2 PEACE ONE DUC
MASAHIRO OTAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Narutoshi Hasegawa
Was at big odds at debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Chukyo on March 9 over 2000m, nose behind Snow Diva carrying 57.0kg at $26.10. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
3
Y SHIBATA
YELLOW, RED DOUBLE BAND
4 9x DICE ARE ROLLING
M KOGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 16 at this track on February 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Supervisor carrying 57.0kg at $38.80. Top hope if back in good order.
4
H KITAMURA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
5 55x RED REFINADO
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Sapporo September 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Century Bond carrying 55.0kg at $5.20. On debut fifth of 14 at Hakodate July 16 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Margot Solare with 55.0kg at $22.60. Likely to run well.
5
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
6 062 LA LUNE EST BELLE
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 2nd of 17 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, neck behind Cutie Chrome carrying 55.0kg at $69.70. Before that 6th of 18 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 54.0kg at $112.30. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
6
YUSUKE HARA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
7 50x HEARTLIGHT
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 18 over 2100m, 16 len behind Nishino Corvette carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. On debut fifth of 16 at this track February 4 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Supervisor with 55.0kg at $28.30. Not without claims.
7
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
MEDIUM ORCHID, PURPLE FIVE STARS, MEDIUM ORCHID SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS
8 FOTIZO
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Three-year-old colt by Kizuna out of Skia having his first start. From a huge family of winners including Grade 1 winner Sol Oriens. Likely to come in for support.
8
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
9 6x0x SYDNEY LIGHT
EIJI NAKADATE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Fumio Takahashi
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 18 at this track on February 17 over 2400m, 40 len behind Real Find with 57.0kg at $12.10. When resuming last campaign 6th of 16 at Nakayama on December 10 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Gran Cantante carrying 56.0kg at $19.70. Looks up against it.
9
KYOSUKE MARUTA
WHITE,PINK STRIPES,PINK ARMBANDS
10 5x4x LYKEION
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 18 at this track on February 17 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Real Find with 57.0kg at $2.20. First up last campaign 5th of 18 at Nakayama on December 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Turquoise Fringe with 56.0kg at $1.80. Can go on to better things this campaign.
10
TADHG O'SHEA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 8 FIRST MATE
TAKASHI KANARI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 16 at Nakayama on April 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red Senor carrying 56.0kg at $26. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
11
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
12 MODIGLIANI
K HAGIWARA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Seiichi Iketani
First-starter by Rey De Oro out of Eyes Only. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, HOOPS SLEEVES